A new contraceptive option has entered the Guyanese market as health providers move to expand reproductive choices for women and girls across the country. The Contraceptive Patch, a 99 per cent effective hormonal adhesive skin patch, prevents pregnancy and was officially introduced locally through the Guyana Responsible Parenthood Association (GRPA).  Kobe Smith, the Director for...

The post More choices for women as GRPA introduces Contraceptive Patch appeared first on News Room Guyana.

The National Data Management Authority (NDMA) has dismissed two employees over the unauthorised use of the government’s Tint Waiver Application System, reaffirming its zero-tolerance stance on breaches of public trust. In a statement, the agency said the employees were summarily dismissed on March 27, 2026, following an internal investigation into the incident. According to the...

The post NDMA fires two employees over misuse of Tint Waiver system appeared first on News Room Guyana.

Impact substitute Sameer Rizvi helped Delhi Capitals recover from a precarious position and claim a six-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League. Chasing 142, Capitals lost KL Rahul first ball and slipped to 26-4 halfway through the fifth over. Rizvi was brought into the game at the fall of the second wicket and...

The post IPL 2026: Impact sub Rizvi lifts Capitals to victory over Super Giants appeared first on News Room Guyana.

(Kaieteur News) – United States Ambassador to Guyana, Nicole Theriot, said Guyana is already seeing tangible benefits from its oil boom, pointing to community projects, corporate sponsorships and training initiatives funded by oil major, ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL). She made the remark during an appearance on SOURCES with journalist Svetlana Marshall. Ambassador Theriot was asked if […]

The post Guyana benefitting from oil boom through Exxon’s community investments and cricket sponsorship – U.S. Ambassador appeared first on Kaieteur News.

…spreads to 12 other Caribbean islands (Kaieteur News) – An oil spill that could occur during the eight planned oil project in the Stabroek Block will hit Trinidad and Tobago the hardest, potentially affecting sensitive resources such as mangroves, manatee habitats, beaches, and forest reserves. The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) conducted by Exxon’s Consultant, Acorn International […]

The post Oil spill from Exxon’s 8th project could devastate T&T appeared first on Kaieteur News.

(Kaieteur News) – A fire Tuesday evening, destroyed an apartment building located at Cummings and Fifth Street Alberttown. Kaieteur News understands that the building housed 57 rooms which were occupied mostly by Spanish-speaking residents. When this publication arrived on the scene, fire fighters were working assiduously to contain the blaze before it could spread to nearby […]

The post Fire ravages Alberttown apartment appeared first on Kaieteur News.